"chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavoured, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love"", a description which strongly implied that he was homosexual. Liberace sent a telegram that read: ""What you said hurt me very much. I cried all the way to the bank."" He sued the newspaper for libel, testifying in a London court that he was not homosexual and that he had never taken part in homosexual acts. He was represented in court by one of the great barristers of the period, 75-year-old Gilbert Beyfus, QC, who displayed all his old flair despite being unwell. They won the suit, partly"
"day with his gimmicky act, his showy but careful piano playing, his non-stop promotions, and his gaudy display of success, but he remained largely unaffected, as preserved by the famous quotation, first recorded in a letter to a critic, ""Thank you for your very amusing review. After reading it, in fact, my brother George and I laughed all the way to the bank."" He used a similar response to subsequent poor reviews, famously modifying it to ""I cried all the way to the bank."" In an appearance on ""The Tonight Show"" some years later, Liberace reran the anecdote to Johnny"
"Straight to the Bank ""Straight to the Bank"" is the first single from 50 Cent's third album, ""Curtis"". The song is produced by Ty Fyffe, with additional production from Dr. Dre. Tony Yayo contributes with a laughing effect in the chorus. This stuttered laughing effect was then later copied by Lupe Fiasco on his song, The Coolest, from ""Lupe Fiasco's The Cool"". Six days after the song was leaked on the Internet, it debuted at number 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and peaked at number 30 weeks later. ""Straight to the Bank"" debuted at #32 on the ""Billboard"" Hot"
"on the basis of Connor's use of the derogatory expression ""fruit-flavoured"". The case partly hinged on whether Connor knew that 'fruit' was American slang implying that an individual is a homosexual. After a three-week civil trial, a jury ruled in Liberace's favor on June 16, 1959, and awarded him £8,000 (around $22,400) in damages (worth about £ or $ today) which led Liberace to repeat the catchphrase to reporters: ""I cried all the way to the bank!"" Liberace's popularization of the phrase inspired the title of ""Crying All the Way to the Bank"", a detailed report of the trial based"
"he responded ""live for today, gone tomorrow, that's me ..."" Another roadie, Chris Adamson, who was on tour with Pink Floyd, recorded the snippet which opens the album: ""I've been mad for fucking years – absolutely years"". The band's road manager Peter Watts (father of actress Naomi Watts) contributed the repeated laughter during ""Brain Damage"" and ""Speak to Me"". His second wife, Patricia ""Puddie"" Watts (now Patricia Gleason), was responsible for the line about the ""geezer"" who was ""cruisin' for a bruisin used in the segue between ""Money"" and ""Us and Them"", and the words ""I never said I was"
"Credits taken from ""Perfect Day"" liner notes. What Hurts the Most ""What Hurts the Most"" is a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album ""And the Crowd Goes Wild"", it was covered by Bellefire a year later. The first version to be released as a single was by pop singer Jo O'Meara in 2005, from the album ""Relentless"". Later that year, country band Rascal Flatts covered the song as well, releasing it as the first single from the 2006 album ""Me and"
"What Hurts the Most ""What Hurts the Most"" is a song written by American songwriter Jeffrey Steele and English songwriter Steve Robson. Initially recorded by country music artist Mark Wills in 2003 on his album ""And the Crowd Goes Wild"", it was covered by Bellefire a year later. The first version to be released as a single was by pop singer Jo O'Meara in 2005, from the album ""Relentless"". Later that year, country band Rascal Flatts covered the song as well, releasing it as the first single from the 2006 album ""Me and My Gang"", topping the U.S country and"
"albums ""Music Bank"" (1999) and ""The Essential Alice in Chains"" (2006). The music was written by guitarist Jerry Cantrell for what would eventually become his second solo album, ""Degradation Trip"". However, after he showed the song to Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, Staley decided to write lyrics to the song, and it was eventually recorded with Alice in Chains in 1998. In interview with radio program Rockline in 1999, Staley stated that the song is based around ""religious hypocrisy"". In the liner notes of 1999's ""Music Bank"" box set collection, Jerry Cantrell said of the song: Also of note"
"The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo (song) ""The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo"" is a popular British music hall song of the 19th century, written in 1891 or 1892 by Fred Gilbert (Frederick Younge Gilbert, 1850 - 1903), a theatrical agent who had begun to write comic songs as a sideline some twenty years previously. The song was popularised by singer and comedian Charles Coborn, and quickly became a staple of his act, performed on tour in different languages throughout the world. Coborn confirmed that Gilbert's inspiration was the gambler and confidence trickster Charles"
"You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me) ""You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)"" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Rodriguez. It was released in March 1973 as the second single from the album ""Introducing Johnny Rodriguez"". It was Rodriguez's second hit on the U.S. country music chart and first number one. The single spent one week at the top and a total of twelve weeks on the chart. The song was written by Rodriguez and Tom T. Hall. The song made Rodriguez, who was 21 at the time, the youngest male artist to"
"Angry All the Time ""Angry All the Time"" is a song written by Bruce Robison and first recorded on his 1998 album ""Wrapped"". It was later covered by Tim McGraw with guest vocals from his wife Faith Hill. Released in July 2001, McGraw's version was the second single from his ""Set This Circus Down"" album. The song reached Number One on the ""Billboard"" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. The song is a ballad in which the narrator talks about the relationship unraveling. Deborah Evans Price, of ""Billboard"" magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it one"
"band R.E.M.'s song Everybody Hurts as the saddest song of all time. King said he had been motivated to learn more about 'the power of music' and the research found that seven out of ten men admitted they had been reduced to tears by a sad song. His Branson Variety theatre was wrecked by a tornado which ripped through the mid west of America leaving at least 12 people dead in March 2012. Reports said that one twister tornado narrowly missed the hotel where he was staying, but destroyed his theatre across the road, leaving him a £1million bill. The"
"Laughed Until We Cried ""Laughed Until We Cried"" is a song written by Kelley Lovelace and Ashley Gorley and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in August 2007 as the second single from Aldean's 2007 album ""Relentless"". The song reached number 6 on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 61 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Laughed Until We Cried"" is a ballad in which the narrator reflects on various events in his life, each involving family and/or friends, such as having fun on a senior class trip, listening to his"
"would later write of the song, ""It was hard, it hurt, and Cyndi Lauper's version makes the original sound compromised. She makes you wonder if Brains composer and singer Tom Gray even knew what he was talking about."" Gray, with his band Delta Moon, also recorded a version of the song for their 2007 album ""Clear Blue Flame"". Cyndi Lauper's recording of ""Money Changes Everything"" was released as the fifth single from her album ""She's So Unusual"". It has been released in over 27 variations across the world, the most common being a two track 7"" vinyl single (with varying"
"Piggy Bank (song) ""Piggy Bank"" is the fifth track from 50 Cent's second album, ""The Massacre"". It was not released as a single, but charted at eighty-eight on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 due to controversy over its attack on long-time rival Ja Rule, as well as Jadakiss and Fat Joe, who had worked with Ja Rule on his song ""New York"". The song also takes lyrical swipes at rappers Shyne, Kelis, Sheek Louch, Cassidy, Lil' Kim (who featured 50 Cent on her song ""Magic Stick"") and Nas. He also mentions Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep and Michael Jackson in the"
"lyrics also seem to express resentment Lennon felt about being the one who had to awaken people to what was happening, and was still not appreciated, with lyrics about how he's ""been across to the other side"" and ""shown you everything."" Lines about crossing the water to see ""one eyed witchdoctors"" may refer to Lennon's disillusionment with the Maharishi. The song ends cynically, with the line ""Everybody loves you when you're six-foot in the ground."" Another line which adds to the cynicism is ""I'll scratch your back and you knife mine."" Authors Ken Bielen and Ben Urish describe Lennon's voice"
"Tell Me Where It Hurts (Garbage song) ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" is the 2007 lead single from alternative rock band Garbage's career-spanning greatest hits album ""Absolute Garbage"", and was released as a physical single by A&E Records in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as a digital single or airplay-only release in other worldwide territories. ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" was written by Garbage members Duke Erikson, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig in Los Angeles in March 2007 after an eighteen-month hiatus from working as a group, as they needed to write some new songs for inclusion"
"man who feels very sad and emotionally damaged (""I got dust for tears and I'm all tapped out"") by a failed relationship (""tell me how it feels to be the one who turns the knife inside of me"") and feels that there is a void in his life that cannot be filled (""there's a hole in my soul that's been killing me forever""). In concert, Steven Tyler has been known to substitute some lines with racier lyrics. On a live version of the song from the ""A Little South of Sanity"" album, Tyler sings ""I fuck with my boots on"
"Bank Account (song) ""Bank Account"" is a song by American rapper 21 Savage. It was serviced to rhythmic and urban radio on August 8, 2017 as the lead single from his debut studio album ""Issa Album"". 21 Savage wrote and co-produced the song along with Metro Boomin. A music video was released on November 10, 2017. 21 referred to the song as the de facto single of Issa Album. The song sampled the Soundtrack album of The Education of Sonny Carson. On the July 20, 2017, edition of ""Everyday Struggle"", 21 Savage appeared as a guest. When asked about his"
"the lyrics ""There's one for you, nineteen for me"", referring to the pre-decimal pound sterling which consisted of twenty shillings). In a 1984 interview with ""Playboy"" magazine, Paul McCartney explained: ""George wrote that and I played guitar on it. He wrote it in anger at finding out what the taxman did. He had never known before then what he'll do with your money."" John Lennon recalled, in a 1980 interview with ""Playboy"" magazine: ""I remember the day he [Harrison] called to ask for help on 'Taxman', one of his first songs. I threw in a few one-liners to help the"
"Tell Me Where It Hurts (Milli Vanilli song) ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" is a song written by Diane Warren originally recorded by The Real Milli Vanilli for their 1991 album ""The Moment of Truth"". The song has been covered by many artists in the subsequent years. The song was first covered by German group Try 'N' B. The group was formed by two members of The Real Milli Vanilli with two new members, and their album was essentially an updated version of that group's album. The group were the first to release the song as a single in 1992,"
"the ""Billboard"" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Tell Me Where It Hurts (Milli Vanilli song) ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" is a song written by Diane Warren originally recorded by The Real Milli Vanilli for their 1991 album ""The Moment of Truth"". The song has been covered by many artists in the subsequent years. The song was first covered by German group Try 'N' B. The group was formed by two members of The Real Milli Vanilli with two new members, and their album was essentially an updated version of that group's album. The group were the first to"
"Briant"" , Coe calls out Bryant as being hypocritical for her opposition to the lifestyles of gay people, stating that ""In fact Anita Bryant, some act just like you"". The album also has a song criticizing Jimmy Buffett in response to a feud between the two musicians at the time. Buffett had accused Coe of plagiarizing the melody of ""Divers Do It Deeper"" from Buffett's ""Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes"", stating ""I would have sued him, but I didn't want to give Coe the pleasure of having his name in the paper."" Coe wrote the song ""Jimmy Buffett"" in"
"Custer (song) ""Custer"" is a Grammy Award-nominated single by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Released on October 10, 2014, it is the third single from their fifth studio album """". The song begins with percussionist Shawn Crahan describing what the tempo of the song should be. The track then quickly transgresses into one that is much more deep and forceful, opening the composition. The song contains lead vocalist Corey Taylor speaking in the manner of a radio announcer, and the line ""Cut, cut, cut me up and fuck, fuck, fuck me up"". During concerts, percussionist Chris Fehn would usually sing"
"""Angry Chair"" and ""Head Creeps"", and melodies to other songs. Staley's lyrics are largely viewed as having dealt with his personal troubles, such as drug use and depression. Staley also played guitar on ""Angry Chair"" and ""Hate to Feel"". Jerry Cantrell said of ""Angry Chair"" on the liner notes of the 1999 ""Music Bank"" box set: Such a brilliant song. I'm very proud of Layne for writing it. When I've stepped up vocally in the past he's been so supportive, and here was a fine example of him stepping up with the guitar and writing a masterpiece. In 1994, Alice"
"Darrell Banks Darrell Banks (born Darrell Eubanks, July 25, 1937 – February 24, 1970) was an American soul singer. He had a hit with ""Open the Door to Your Heart"". Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Banks grew up in Buffalo, New York, and learned to sing in gospel churches before choosing a career in secular music. He signed with Solid Hitbound Productions/Revilot Records, who released his 1966 single ""Open the Door to Your Heart"" (which, curiously, is legally named ""Baby Walk Right In""), written by Donnie Elbert. When the single came out, Banks was credited as the songwriter instead of Elbert,"
"musicians Other personnel Official versions Publishing Deadarm Music / Almo Music Corp (ASCAP) and Vibecrusher Music / Irving Music, Inc (BMI). Administered by Rondor Music. Other credits Tell Me Where It Hurts (Garbage song) ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" is the 2007 lead single from alternative rock band Garbage's career-spanning greatest hits album ""Absolute Garbage"", and was released as a physical single by A&E Records in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as a digital single or airplay-only release in other worldwide territories. ""Tell Me Where It Hurts"" was written by Garbage members Duke Erikson, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker and"
"May 25, 2002. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 3, 2006, and platinum on March 27, 2012. The song has sold 1,528,000 digital copies in the U.S. as of July 2017. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) ""Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)"" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. The song was written in late 2001, and was inspired by Keith's father's death in March 2001, as well as the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States later that year."
"#3 on ""RPM"" magazine's Top 50 Singles chart. In South Africa, the song reached number 5. Hurts So Good ""Hurts So Good"" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, then performing under the stage name ""John Cougar."" The song was a number two hit on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 for the singer/songwriter. It was the first of three major hit singles from his 1982 album ""American Fool"". The others were ""Jack & Diane"" and ""Hand to Hold On To,"" which were all released in 1982. The song was also a critical success with Mellencamp winning the Best Rock Vocal"
"love me so hard 'til it hurts"" and ""I'm gonna touch the pain away/I know how to scream my own name""; the music video, released one week later, features Steinfeld wearing a leotard emblazoned with ""self service"". This prompted many fans and media outlets to dub the song an ""ode to masturbation"". Steinfeld said the lyrics are intended to be interpreted by the listener, ""but for me it's an empowerment record and it’s ultimately about taking care of yourself and indulging yourself, whether that be emotionally or physically or with material things."" According to musicnotes.com, the song is written in"
"work on the album sparked the idea of Norwood gaining the subjective nickname the ""vocal bible"". Canadian R&B singer Keshia Chanté credited the album for inspiring her writing for her album ""Night & Day"", while American singer Luke James referred to ""Full Moon"" as the ""bible"" of 2000s contemporary R&B, calling it the ""blueprint of how to do vocals."" British soul performer Daley paid included a cover version of the album cut ""When You Touch Me"" on his ""Dayley, Unplugged"" tour; the song was also paid tribute to in Gospel form by ""Sunday Best"" artist Y'anna Crawley. German pop singer"
"All the Way (Eddie Vedder song) ""All the Way"" (also known as ""(Someday We'll Go) All the Way"" and referred to as ""Go All the Way"") is a song written and performed by Evanston, Illinois native and Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder about the Chicago Cubs. It was first performed in public on August 2, 2007, recorded on August 21, 2008 and August 22, 2008, and released as a single on September 18, 2008. At the time of the song's release in 2008, it had been 100 years since the Cubs had last won the World Series. Vedder has been"
"Everybody Hurts ""Everybody Hurts"" is a song by American rock band R.E.M., originally released on the band's 1992 album ""Automatic for the People"" and was also released as a single in 1993. It peaked at number twenty nine on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Iceland. Much of the song was written by drummer Bill Berry, although as R.E.M. shares songwriting credits among its members, it is unknown how much he actually wrote. Berry's drums are largely absent from the song—a Univox drum machine"